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BF53 RYO

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RYO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 71,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 70,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,426 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 60,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 57,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 57,666 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 48,388 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 46,634 miles

n/s rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 3 May 2011 45,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,449 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 44,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,590 miles

Small gash in N/S/F tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,910 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge of tread

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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BF53 RYO is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 RYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 RYO?

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What year was BF53 RYO registered?

BF53 RYO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 RYO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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